LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. On July 24, 2026, the NBA all-time leading scorer agreed to a two-year contract with Philadelphia, choosing the Sixers over Cleveland, Miami, Golden State, Minnesota and Denver and officially making the LeBron James 76ers partnership one of the biggest stories of the 2026 offseason. At 41 years old and entering his 24th season, James joins Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and All-Star Jaylen Brown on a roster built to chase Philadelphia’s first championship since 1983, giving the Sixers a genuine Big 4. Here is what we know about the deal, plus a full look at his career numbers.
Last updated: July 24, 2026. Signing and statistical details are drawn from ESPN’s LeBron James player file and team reporting.
LeBron James Signs With the 76ers: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 24, 2026
- Signed: July 24, 2026, a reported two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Age and season: 41 years old, entering his 24th NBA season.
- New teammates: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown – a Philadelphia Big 4.
- Career points: 43,440, the most in NBA history.
- Titles: 4 NBA championships and 4 Finals MVP awards.
- Chose Philadelphia over: Cleveland, Miami, Golden State, Minnesota and Denver.
The Signing: Contract Details and Why Philadelphia
James joined the 76ers on a reported two-year deal, a below-market contract that underlines his stated priority: another title run rather than a final payday. “I still want to sacrifice, to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James said of the decision. Philadelphia offered the clearest path, pairing him with a former MVP in Joel Embiid, ascending All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP the Sixers acquired from the Boston Celtics on July 2, 2026 in a trade for Paul George and draft picks. Together they form one of the most talented starting cores in the league, a true Big 4. The Sixers have not won an NBA title since 1983, and adding the league’s most decorated active player immediately reshapes their timeline from promising to win-now. It is the fourth time James has changed teams in free agency across his career, following stops in Cleveland, Miami, back to Cleveland, and Los Angeles.
LeBron James Career Stats
Few players in any sport have a resume like this. Through the 2025-26 season, James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and one of only a handful of players ranking near the top in points, assists and games played at once. Here are his career regular-season totals and averages.
| Category | Career Total | Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 43,440 (NBA record) | 26.8 |
| Rebounds | 12,095 | 7.5 |
| Assists | 12,016 | 7.4 |
| Games Played | 1,622 | – |
The hardware matches the volume. James has won 4 NBA championships, 4 regular-season MVP awards, and 4 Finals MVP awards, and he has been named to more than 20 NBA All-Star teams. He is a multiple-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA and the only player in league history to pass 40,000 career points. Even in his 40s he has continued to post All-Star level production, which is a large part of why a contender like Philadelphia pursued him so aggressively.
What It Means for the 2026-27 76ers
On the floor, James gives Philadelphia elite playmaking and closing-time shot creation alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, a Big 4 with championship pedigree up and down the lineup. Off the floor, his arrival is a national-TV magnet: expect the Sixers to be featured heavily on ESPN, TNT and ABC once the 2026-27 NBA schedule is released, and expect that release to come into focus now that the league’s marquee free agent has decided. You can track every key date, opponent, and the expected release timeline on our 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers schedule page, which we update as the calendar firms up.
Frequently Asked Questions: LeBron James and the 76ers
How much is LeBron James’s contract with the 76ers?
James agreed to a reported two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026. It is a below-market deal, consistent with his stated goal of prioritizing a championship over maximum salary.
How old is LeBron James and what season is this?
LeBron James is 41 years old and entering his 24th NBA season in 2026-27, an unprecedented run of longevity at a high level.
How many career points does LeBron James have?
James has 43,440 career regular-season points through 2025-26, the most in NBA history. He is the only player to surpass 40,000 points and also ranks among the all-time leaders in assists and games played.
How many championships has LeBron James won?
James has won 4 NBA championships and 4 Finals MVP awards, with title runs in Miami, Cleveland, and Los Angeles. Philadelphia is his bid for a fifth.
Who plays with LeBron James on the 76ers?
LeBron James joins a Philadelphia core of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. The Sixers acquired Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, from the Boston Celtics on July 2, 2026, giving the team a Big 4 alongside James.
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